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The committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs reported and recommended:
Senate Bill 163
Relating to: membership of the Agricultural Education and Workforce Development Council in the Department of Workforce Development.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 166
Relating to: punitive articles in the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice prohibiting certain activities; procedures applicable to courts-martial cases under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; treatment of victims of an offense under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; defining military offenses under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; punishments for violations of the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; and the removal of gender-specific language from the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 167
Relating to: annual reporting to the legislature of sexual harassment and assault that occurs in the Wisconsin National Guard and of changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 168
Relating to: a case management system for tracking misconduct within the Wisconsin national guard.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 169
Relating to: establishing a hotline for employers interested in hiring individuals with a conviction record.
Ayes: 4 - Senators Testin, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 1 - Senator Nass.
Senate Bill 251
Relating to: members of the Council on Veterans Programs.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 371
Relating to: grants for incumbent local exchange carriers for costs associated with Next Generation 911 and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 4 - Senators Testin, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 1 - Senator Nass.
Senate Bill 54
Relating to: the amount of allowable cash withdrawal from a bingo account for the purpose of paying cash prizes.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
Senate Bill 8
Relating to: the University of Wisconsin Missing-in-Action Recovery and Identification Project and making an appropriation.
Ayes: 5 - Senators Testin, Nass, Wanggaard, Wirch and Carpenter.
Noes: 0 - None.
PATRICK TESTIN
Chairperson
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Petitions and Communications
hist171869Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Conley added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 280. hist171870Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Conley added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 281. hist171868Pursuant to Senate Rule 17 (5), Representative Macco added as a cosponsor of Senate Bill 373. _____________
Referrals and Receipt of Committee Reports Concerning Proposed Administrative Rules
Relating to dog import rabies vaccination.
Submitted by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
hist171388Report received from Agency, August 21, 2023. hist171781Referred to the committee on Agriculture and Tourism, September 6, 2023. Relating to apprenticeship and renewal.
Submitted by the Funeral Directors Examining Board.
hist171389Report received from Agency, August 21, 2023. hist171782Referred to the committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism, September 6, 2023. Relating to fees for general aptitude test battery (GATB) services.
Submitted by the Department of Workforce Development.
hist171479Report received from Agency, August 22, 2023. hist171784Referred to the committee on Labor, Regulatory Reform, Veterans and Military Affairs, September 6, 2023. Relating to substance use disorder practice for Advanced Practice Social Workers and Independent Social Workers.
Submitted by the Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, and Social Work Examining Board.
hist171390Report received from Agency, August 21, 2023. hist171783Referred to the committee on Licensing, Constitution and Federalism, September 6, 2023. _____________
Motions Under Senate Rule 98 and Joint Rule 7 for the Month of August 2023
The Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senator Dan Knodl and Representative Deb Andraca, do hereby commend and congratulate the Whitefish Bay High School Climbing League State Champions.
The Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senator André Jacque, do commend and congratulate Dylan Bodway on the occasion of being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout Troop #44 on August 13, 2023.
The Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senator Rob Hutton and Representative Tom Michalski, for Joe Thomas, on the occasion of his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Wisconsin Senate, on the motion of Senator Chris Kapenga, Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Kala Haywood, for Julio Navarette, on the participation and completion of the Young Entrepreneurial Scholar program and internship.
